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Being a family caregiver does not mean that you have to do it all yourself. Here are some tips.
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Protecting Your Own Health While Caring for a Senior with the Flu
Taking steps to protect your own health while caring for a senior with the flu is vital to guarding your own well-being, and to preventing the spread of this sickness among others. Here are some tips.
Can Home Care Services Make a Difference Early in Parkinson's Disease?
When you first hear that you're aging loved one is suffering from a severe medical condition such as Parkinson's disease, you will need to make a variety of decisions. One of the most meaningful and impactful can be whether to begin home care services for them. Here are some reasons why.
Why You Should Hire a Senior Care Provider
Hiring a senior care provider is quite appealing for those who need daily assistance but can still live at home. Senior care providers give in-home care options to families that are somewhere between living on their own and needing to move.
Hospital Discharge Checklist: Are You Ready to Bring Your Parent Home?
Is your parent or family member staying in a hospital or rehab facility and going to be discharged soon? To ensure a smooth return home and prevent a hospital readmission, go through this checklist to make sure you really are ready to bring your parent home from the hospital.
6 Ways Homecare Can Help You Recover From Surgery
Homecare services can be of great help to individuals during the post-surgery recovery period, regardless of their age or procedure. Here are 6 ways that a home caregiver can help you on your road to recovery.
I'm a Burned Out Family Caregiver! How Can I Reduce My Stress?
Are you one of over 8 million Canadians who provide care to a family member or friend? Finding ways to reduce your stress is important to prevent caregiver burnout and help both you and your loved one feel as happy and well cared for as possible.
What Do Family Caregivers Wish They Knew Before Caring for an Aging Parent?
If you ask family caregivers about things they wish they knew, you'd get a range of responses. Before you provide homecare for an aging parent, keep these issues in mind.
Caregiver Support Groups in Niagara and 5 Reasons to Join One
Caregiver support groups can be an important source of support for caregivers, from emotional support and community referrals to simply being around others who understand what you're going through. Finding the time for a support group can be difficult, but here are 5 reasons why you should make this a priority to care for yourself as well as you do for your loved one.
4 Myths (and the Real Truth!) About Homecare Services
Homecare services are not one-size-fits-all; they are as unique and individualized as the wide range of clients we serve. Because home caregivers help people in so many different ways, there are a lot of misconceptions about exactly what home caregivers can do for individuals and their families. Keep reading to learn 4 common myths about homecare and let us show you how homecare services can benefit your entire family.
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